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17.53

Good To Yielding

David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 1f 64y
  • 16 runners
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David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 12B00- D

Last run: 95 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won four on the bounce last year, two hurdles and as many chases; hurdling for his last three starts, twice below par after getting brought down in March.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Cave Court

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Five-time winner, including three over hurdles; given a break after a poor run at Perth last autumn; returned with an excellent second at Leopardstown; up 4lb but remains 5lb lower than chase mark; good 7lb claiming amateur has been aboard for four of his five wins

6/1

1st

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:30 Naas

Cave Court

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield, headway before 4 out, joined leaders on near side of group after 3 out, led going best after 2 out, ridden out after last, kept on well

6/1

2nd

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Cave Court

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Justified favouritism at Ballinrobe but not as good twice since and tailed off when last seen at Perth; enough to prove from this sort of mark.

16/1

Form: 6946-8 BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Magic Olinger

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Has shown promise in three of her four handicap hurdle starts; best effort yet when narrowly beaten over 2m2f at Ballinrobe last month off 97; 2lb higher now but could be more to come.

4/1

2nd

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Magic Olinger

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.

9/2

Form: 30-889

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; bit unfortunate not to have got her head in front over hurdles and latest Cork run was a step back in the right direction.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:30 Down Royal

Stormalong

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: David Kenneth Budds

held up in rear

14/1

3rd

8

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:30 Down Royal

Stormalong

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: David Kenneth Budds

Gained her third career win and a second over hurdles in a mares handicap at Clonmel last month; did not get home in a 2m7f Listed contest at Limerick subsequently; big ask for her back at 2m here but consistent and likely to run her race.

14/1

6th

7

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:45 Limerick

Stormalong

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David Kenneth Budds

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but prominent before 3rd, led again after 3 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened

20/1

12/1

Form: 6P/1P-

Last run: 142 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
The winner of two handicaps at Naas and he burst a blood vessel the last time; possibilities should the wheels stay on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 85y

13:18 Punchestown

Tuckmill

11st 10lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Off the mark over fences in November and has three wins to his name in this sphere; only beaten 1l over fences at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day and major player from a 14lb lower hurdle mark.

3/1

6th

6

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 85y

13:18 Punchestown

Tuckmill

11st 10lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Off the mark over fences in November and has three wins to his name in this sphere; only beaten 1l over fences at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day and major player from a 14lb lower hurdle mark.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 17158/

Last run: 470 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden/handicap winner; below par the last twice (tried a hood last time) but has a big run in him on the back of an absence; market helpful.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Luimneach

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won twice two seasons ago before a lengthy spell on the sidelines; placed in races at Sligo and Limerick following a pleasing return at Ballinrobe during the summer; well below his best at Punchestown a month ago in a race in which today's rival Cozone finished second.

8/1

4th

5

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Luimneach

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won twice two seasons ago before a lengthy spell on the sidelines; placed in races at Sligo and Limerick following a pleasing return at Ballinrobe during the summer; well below his best at Punchestown a month ago in a race in which today's rival Cozone finished second.

8/1

9th

6

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:35 Punchestown

Luimneach

11st 8lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Desmond McDonogh

in touch with leaders, not fluent and lost position 2 out

8/1

Form: 6-655

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 9-8456

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First reserve; was running quite well until last time and the hood tried then is soon removed; not dismissed if getting in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Sydney Cruiser

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Disappointing favourite for the Clonmel race won by U Asking Me early last month; previously gave solid displays in defeat in three consecutive handicaps at 2m1f/2m6f.

8/1

7th

10

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Sydney Cruiser

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Disappointing favourite for the Clonmel race won by U Asking Me early last month; previously gave solid displays in defeat in three consecutive handicaps at 2m1f/2m6f.

8/1

11th

4

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

16:25 Clonmel

Sydney Cruiser

11st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden has run solid races in defeat in handicaps on last three starts from 2m1f-2m6f; this trip should be ideal and is likely to go well off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: /9360-

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third in a Limerick maiden in December but has offered little in two handicaps since then; may enjoy this drier surface.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Le Fanu

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Listowel festival fourth was quite encouraging; failed to build on that at Limerick in October; others are more appealing.

10/1

7th

9

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Le Fanu

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, no impression after 2 out

10/1

5th

19

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 92y

14:40 Limerick

Le Fanu

10st 10lb

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

First reserve; best run yet on latest start at Listowel (2m2f, soft) when beaten 3.75l into fourth of 16; gets in off the same mark here and could go well if getting a run, especially if the rain arrives.

Form: F6P-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up and he's been well behind in two handicaps (chase/hurdle) since returning to rules action.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

7th

2

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:50 Wexford

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Losing run since Punchestown success in 2022; shown very little in three handicap hurdles this summer including at Cork on Monday.

50/1

12th

7

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Francois

11st 7lb

J: Alan King

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

2-15 over hurdles but no win since May 2022; best effort this year came when he finished second in a Stradbally point-to-point; beaten 16L off 104 in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle last month; hard to fancy in current form.

20/1

Form: 73806-

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Willie Mullins and was close up in a maiden on debut for her next yard; hasn't built on that and looks best watched on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tina Meehan

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner here for Willie Mullins in 2022 and placed in Sligo maiden hurdle for James Nash following summer; hasn't progressed in restricted campaign though, absent since never counting over fences at Ballinrobe in July; hard to be confident in.

25/1

7

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tina Meehan

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner here for Willie Mullins in 2022 and placed in Sligo maiden hurdle for James Nash following summer; hasn't progressed in restricted campaign though, absent since never counting over fences at Ballinrobe in July; hard to be confident in.

25/1

10th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Tina Meehan

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner for Willie Mullins and was close up in a maiden on debut for her next yard; hasn't built on that and looks best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 9-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner last winter at 1m2f; well held in his maidens but no doubt capable of better for his shrewd yard now sent handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

Form: 706-80

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f as a 2yo; ran okay two runs back but never threatened at Roscommon and he needs to jump better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Imadpour

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Cork 2yo maiden but 0-7 hurdling with Andrew McNamara; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces on yard debut.

12/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

14:10 Down Royal

Imadpour

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Cork 2yo maiden but 0-7 hurdling with Andrew McNamara; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces on yard debut.

12/1

8th

12

(11)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Imadpour

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Andrew McNamara

soon led

10/1

Form: 1429-P

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bang there at Sligo in October; reportedly lost her action when returning from a break at Punchestown; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Sayitfirst

11st 1lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Darren Collins

Unplaced at Punchestown last Friday; decent overall form in recent months; won at Roscommon in September and made the frame on her next three starts, including a second placing behind Katherine at Fairyhouse.

8/1

8th

8

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Sayitfirst

11st 1lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Darren Collins

Unplaced at Punchestown last Friday; decent overall form in recent months; won at Roscommon in September and made the frame on her next three starts, including a second placing behind Katherine at Fairyhouse.

8/1

7th

10

15th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 110y

14:35 Punchestown

Sayitfirst

10st 8lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Darren Collins

led

9/1

33/1

Form: 0/90P-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Is 0-4 for Willie Mullins and offered little in the same number of runs for Eoin Griffin, including two handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

12

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

Grivei

10st 11lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th

50/1

Form: /P48P-

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for Emmet Mullins (1m5f/2m); hurdling exploits leave him with many questions to answer; with another new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

All In Peder

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Michael Hourigan

Dual Flat winner for Emmet Mullins (1m5f/2m); hurdling exploits leave him with many questions to answer; with another new yard.

33/1

Form: 4583P- BF

Last run: 304 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner who was only about 2l away in a Tipperary handicap 12 months ago; some fair efforts since then and blood was found in his nostrils when last seen in September.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

4

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

Gekkota

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Best run this year came when third at Galway over 2m but was below that form at Killarney last time; sole win came over this trip; needs best

8/1

7th

5

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:15 Killarney

Gekkota

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: T J O’Mara

Sole win came in a 2m4f Limerick maiden hurdle in July 2022; back to something like his best when third of 20 at Galway last month; could feature if replicating that form.

8/1

Non-runners

Sainte Baol, Ar Nos Na Gaoithe, Khewilltu

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €11.88
Tricast €93.71

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sainte Baol

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Olinger

The Irish Sun:

Rhythm And Tyne

TOPSPEED:

Cave Court

POSTDATA:

Sainte Baol